Join poet, rabbi and hospice chaplain Benjamin Shalva for a 90-minute workshop exploring poetry as a path toward healing and transformation. Drawing from his new collection, House of Mourning, Benjamin weaves poetry readings, discussion, guided meditation, and writing exercises to help participants engage the language of loss and the spirit of renewal. This gathering offers a meaningful space for reflection, creativity, and connection—for anyone wrestling with grief, exploring creative expression, or seeking deeper meaning in the face of change.

Join poet, rabbi and hospice chaplain Benjamin Shalva for a 90-minute workshop exploring poetry as a path toward healing and transformation. Drawing from his new collection, House of Mourning, Benjamin weaves poetry readings, discussion, guided meditation, and writing exercises to help participants engage the language of loss and the spirit of renewal. This gathering offers a meaningful space for reflection, creativity, and connection—for anyone wrestling with grief, exploring creative expression, or seeking deeper meaning in the face of change.